Small Appliances
67 Kitchen-Tested Products
Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)
If you’re planning to plunge into sous vide cooking, we’ve got the best tool for…
Published: June 2021
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Soda Makers
What’s the best, most efficient, and most user-friendly countertop soda maker? W…
Published: June 2021
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Electric Can Openers
Electric can openers make a difficult job easy, but some models are unreliable. …
Published: April 2021
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All-in-One Machines
They outsell iPads in some European countries, but can these do-it-all machines …
Published: December 2019
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Best Mandolines of 2021
A good, sharp mandoline can slice food beautifully. Which is the best—and safest…
Published: February 2021
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Electric Gooseneck Kettles
A quality gooseneck kettle is ideal for making pour-over coffee and other hot dr…
Published: February 2021
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Portable Gas Grills
What’s the best compact propane grill for small households, tiny yards, or trave…
Published: February 2021
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Multicookers
After cooking more than 68 pounds of meat and 26 pounds of beans over two months…
Published: August 2020
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Food Processors
Our longtime favorite is powerful and easy to use, but is it still the best choi…
Published: June 2020
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Breville Smart Oven Pro
What does the “Pro” model of our favorite toaster oven have to offer?
Published: March 2020
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Air-Fryer Toaster Ovens
Can these countertop ovens successfully combine the functions of two useful appl…
Published: October 2019
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Portable Outdoor Pizza Ovens
A portable pizza oven that heats up to 700-plus degrees and turns your backyard …
Published: February 2020
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Car Camping Stoves
Wilderness cooking doesn’t have to be all instant noodles and oatmeal from a pac…
Published: February 2020
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Coffee Makers Less Than $150
We brewed hundreds of cups of coffee to find out.
Published: October 2019
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Portable Blenders
Made-to-order margaritas at the beach? A smoothie for one after the gym? We’re a…
Published: June 2019
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Indoor Smokeless Grills
Are smokeless grills truly smokeless, or do they just smoke less?
Published: October 2019
Best Toaster Ovens
We baked 10 batches of cookies, broiled 100 asparagus spears, roasted 10 chicken…
Published: August 2019
Induction Burners
An extra burner may be useful during the holidays, but can it do enough to justi…
Published: August 2019
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The Best Stovetop Griddles of 2021
Making brunch is a cinch with a stovetop griddle. Which model is best?
Published: July 2019
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Small Stand Mixers
Can smaller, lighter stand mixers pull their weight in the kitchen?
Published: May 2019
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Best Burr Grinders of 2021
Coffee aficionados have long debated the best brewing method, but is the secret …
Published: January 2019
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Indoor Gardens
Countertop garden systems promise to make it easy to grow fresh herbs. Do they d…
Published: January 2019
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Hestan Cue Smart Cooking System
This intelligent cooking set includes an induction burner that wirelessly commun…
Published: September 2018
Indoor Pizza Ovens
Is a specialty appliance the secret to making great pizza at home?
Published: September 2018
Cuisinart Automatic Cold Brew Coffeemaker
Cold-brewed coffee in 25 minutes instead of the standard 12 to 24 hours: the rea…
Published: July 2018
High-End Blenders
We investigate the new crop of pricey blenders to see what you get—and whether i…
Published: January 2018
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Espresso Machines
Want to skip the lines—and the expense—at the coffee bar and get your espresso o…
Published: July 2017
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Best Midpriced Blenders
From burnt-out motors to cracked pitchers and smoothies that aren’t smooth, most…
Published: July 2017
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Mini Slow Cookers
They may look like novelty items, but these itty-bitty slow cookers are more ver…
Published: May 2017
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Slow Cookers
Can machines designed for the same simple purpose—cooking food slowly enough tha…
Published: January 2017
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Food Dehydrators
To find the best dehydrator, we purchased five models and set them to work creat…
Published: September 2016
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Best Ice Cream Makers
Home ice cream makers are well worth the money and counter space—if you buy a go…
Published: July 2016
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High-End Professional-Style Food Processors
We tested two high-end food processors to see whether they offered any extra fea…
Published: January 2016
Best Electric Waffle Makers (Waffle Irons)
We set a price cap of about $100 and tested 13 irons, making batches of both a B…
Published: January 2016
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Personal Blenders
“Personal blenders” offer promising perks over full-size blenders, such as small…
Published: November 2015
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Knife Sharpeners, 20-Degree (Conventional Western)
We tested nine sharpeners designed to maintain 20-degree (Western style) knives.
Published: June 2015
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